ACE NIGERIAN MUSIC PRODUCER, DOKTA FRABZ REPORTEDLY SHOT DEAD IN U.S

 According to reports, ace music producer, Ayorinde Faboro, popularly known as Dokta Frabz has been shot dead in the United States. The tragic news was shared by fellow music producer, Samklef and other celebrities on social media. 

Samklef confirmed that the prolific producer died in Maryland, USA where he lived.  According to several reports, he was said to have been shot dead. A couple of celebrities took to social media to eulogize the late producer and also share their condolences.

Top industry fixer Bizzle Osikoya and popular artiste manager Godwin Tom also reacted to the news. 

According to popular singer Nikki Laoye's tweet, the music producer was shot. She wrote, “Oh my God persevering face… My dear brother, Dr Frabz @DoktaFrabz… This is such terrible news. Just heard that he was shot… Who did this? I am so pained right now. What kind of news is this ehn?”

Samklef also wrote,  “Rip legend! Ayo (dr Frabz) We spoke 2 weeks ago u asked how is Houston treating me? I came to Maryland yesterday only for me to hear that u are no more today. What a sad day! A brother is gone! another producer is gone! RIP!".

"Checked on him on snap few weeks ago..RIP Dr Frabz! Good spirit ," Shizzi tweeted.

Dr Frabz was from Ekiti state and his journey into music started at the age of six when he started playing the piano. He started from the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral in Ikeja, where he played the keyboard, the drum, and other Sunday School instruments. His music talent won him several secondary school awards as the school pianist and choir leader at Doregos Private Academy in the Ipaja suburb of Lagos.

He started music as a profession in 2006 with the moniker Dr Frabz which means Doctor of FlavourRhythmAndBlues. 

He had his tertiary education at Covenant University, where he studied International Relations.

While he was studying at Covenant University, he discovered the production software called Fruity Loops which made him one of Nigeria's best producers after creating N’sayne Entertainment.

He started off working for Don Jazzy and D'Banj's Mo' Hits Records where he had the chance to meet several artists.

He enjoyed mainstream success with his works with the late Dagrin on the song 'Thank God', 'Joy' off Wizkid's sophomore Ayo, four songs on Naeto C's sophomore Super C Season and his several hits with regular collaborator Omawumi.

He also produced hit songs like Chuddy K’s ‘Slow Slow’, Shank’s ‘Too late’ and Weird MC’s ‘Riranwo’ among others. He also worked with YQ and Davido.

In 2009, the producer and singer Omawumi had a public relationship that ended the following year.

In 2014, he was the music director for the fourth season of Nigerian Idol.